Suspect sought in two North Shore bank robberies

Ipswich and Beverly Police are on the lookout for a suspect in two bank robberies Monday.

Ipswich and Beverly Police are on the lookout for a suspect in two bank robberies Monday.

On Monday at 1:34 p.m., the Ipswich Police Department received a report of a robbery at the Sovereign Bank at 116 Central St. The suspect entered the bank and passed a note demanding money, according to police. The suspect spoke to the teller and said “hurry up, 100’s and 50’s,” and repeatedly told the teller to “hurry up, hurry up.” The suspect fled on foot with undetermined amount of money.

The suspect is described as white male, appeared to be in his early 20s, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a tattoo on his left hand. The suspect was wearing a long-sleeved dark-colored shirt with a gray T-shirt over it with the words AERO printed in white over the front chest, and a dark colored ball cap with a large skull design on the front.

The investigation continues in cooperation with the Beverly Police detectives due to the fact a similar incident took place at a bank in Beverly 20 minutes before this incident. The suspect appears to be similar in description and motive.

If anyone can identify the suspect or provide additional information, please contact the Ipswich Police detectives at 978-356-4343.